Jarvis Johnson

Jarvis Johnson, recently named to Forbes “30 Under 30”, is a software engineer (Patreon, Yelp) turned YouTube comedian obsessed with all things internet. From investigating misinformation content farms to revisiting the cheesy Disney movies that defined his childhood, Jarvis’s commentary videos examine the weird corners of digital and pop culture through a comedic lens, while encouraging us to keep a critical eye on the media we consume. Within his own community, he’s stepped forward as a mentor to burgeoning creators both within and outside of his genre and has also brought together well known creators on the platform to discuss the importance of mental health and emotional transparency through his comedy podcast Sad Boyz.

Creator Track

Creator to Creator: Jarvis Johnson & Eddy Burback

Location: Room 210

Thursday, June 27

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Featuring: Jarvis Johnson, Eddy Burback

Join two iconic creators as they discuss their different paths to success! Hear about the ups and downs they’ve faced along the way, the lessons they’ve learned, their inspirations, and more during our Creator to Creator series.

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Community Track

The Commentary Chronicles

Location: Discover Stage

Saturday, June 29

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Featuring: Chad Chad, Eddy Burback, FunkyFrogBait and more

From internet drama, to wacky house listings, to questionable products advertised online, these commentary creators have covered it all! In this session, they’ll delve into the evolution of the commentary space over time, how they choose topics that keep their audience engaged despite the space becoming more saturated, and the most interesting videos they’ve made throughout the past year.

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